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Cynthia O.


Joppa, MD

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Special needs

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I'm a seasoned professional licensed nurse, wellness consultant and chief. I have current pediatric experience and have worked as a camp nurse. My nursing career has been wonderful and I have a wide scope of practice. I am a professional chief and specialize in healthy cuzine. I have superior references from caring for people...
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Autumn S.


Joppa, MD

$17/hr5 yrs exp

I have 5 years of experience in babysitting. I can help with Travel and Laundry. I also have had experience with special needs children.
Autumn can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Heather S.


Joppa, MD

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, I'm heather. I'm CPR certified and licensed. I've have many years of experience with caring for children of all ages and needs. I have experience with children of special medical needs as my toddler nephew has leukemia. I have also taught special needs children. I love pets, board games, arts and crafts and going to the...
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Jennifer A.


Belcamp, MD

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a friendly, patient and compassionate person and I enjoy working with the elderly. I have worked with people with diverse ailments such as Autism, stroke, dementia, Alzheimer's, Diabetes and people with special needs. It will be a pleasure to work with you. Kindly reach out to me. Thanks!
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, companionship, errands & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"Jennifer has been a Godsend to our family! She takes the best care of my Mother who has severe Dementia! My Mother loves her and she has been more than a care giver for our family. She goes above and beyond her duties and I never knew how much she is needed by my...

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Shawn H.


Aberdeen, MD

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Kind, Loving, Attentive

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have enjoyed many years caring for children, including 25+ years of experience raising my three children as a full-time mom, homemaker and family manager. I home-schooled my kids for 10+ years before they attended public schools. They all graduated with honors. My children are individuals with "2E" autism, ADHD and other...
Shawn can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"It makes all the sense in the world that Shawn is on Care.com. She cares about your kids, she cares about your family, and she cares about making the world a better place for all of you. Shawn's a difference maker in her inherent understanding of how to nurture....

Chris Z.

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Devin H.


Kingsville, MD

$22-25/hr3 yrs exp

Energetic Big Brother

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi all! My name is Devin and I love working with kids. I recently returned from teaching high school aged students in West Africa. I currently work as a special needs teacher and I am pursuing my masters in education. I am hoping to gain some additional income tutoring and/or babysitting. I have work as a tutor and teacher and...
Devin can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Devin is great with kids! He always engages in fun and active play. He is dependable and punctual. My kids adore him!"

Keri M.

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Tammy R.


Belcamp, MD

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

20 plus years as a caregiver. I am very compassionate and sincere when it come to special needs.
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Krystalynne P.


Perry Hall, MD

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Krystalynne. I am a single mom of 2 girls, ages 4 and 1. Recently relocated back to Maryland (my home town) from San Diego, CA. Was most recently babysitting for multiple families in San Diego in the military community we were living in. I babysat for over 5 families regularly, and also was a nanny for 5...
5.0
"Met Krystalynne at the library and hired her after the first interview. She is reliable and responsible, complying with requests for improvement. The kids have grown to love her and my 2-year-old asks for her. I highly recommend her services!"

Virginia B.

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Joshua H.


Nottingham, MD

$20/hr10 yrs exp

CNA/HHA- Licensed And Bonded

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Child care. Also I am currently only accepting clients with children who have special needs or disabilities requiring assistance. Please feel free to look at my profile for any specific information regarding my experience.
Joshua can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Josh is AMAZING, both as a caregiver and as a human. He is warm, funny, kind, and self-motivated. He has spent time reading up on my son's condition in his own time as well to better understand his needs and limitations. Josh instituted a stretching program for my...

Emily H.

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Shawn H.


Aberdeen, MD

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver/babysitter

I have 26+ years of experience raising my 3 children as a SAHM, family manager and homemaker. I home-schooled my kids for 10+ years, before they attended conventional schools. They all graduated with honors. Two of my children have high-functioning autism and other neuro-atypicalities. I'm well-versed in all things...
5.0
"Shawn is extremely thorough, thoughtful and conscientious. She is responsible, knowledgeable about working with children with special needs, practical and dependable. Shawn is also trustworthy and reliable. I have no hesitations in recommending Shawn for...

Lori W.

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Joshua H.


Nottingham, MD

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Joshua and I have over 25 years of patient care experience. My specialty area are those individuals with neuromuscular deficiencies and those with immunocompromised disease and illnesses. I was a licensed medic for 15 years where I decided to switch to less acute care. I have had my Maryland Nursing Assistant license...
5.0
"Josh is the most dependable, caring, and supportive caretaker you could ever ask for. He has been helping us over the past 6-months with a family member suffering from progressive MS. His empathy and friendship have made our family so happy. He is a great...

Brandon V.

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Briella D.


Bel Air, MD

$30-45/hr9 yrs exp

26-Year-Old Female Looking For A Part-Time Or Full-Time Position

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

Hello there! I am 30 years old and I have over 9 years of prior nanny experience. My last job was with an Acton Academy learning community as a guide in Harford County. I also recently had a baby girl and am loving the Mommy life! Ideally, I would like to find a position that allows me to bring her along with me. Even before I...
Briella can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I would give Briella 10 stars if I could! She is absolutely wonderful. She worked for our family as a nanny for my 4-year-old and 2-year-old, as well as a personal assistant to me after dropping the girls off at school. Not only did she take care of my two children...

Molly W.

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Ana F.


Perry Hall, MD

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Big Sister Looking For Some Fun

A bit about me I'm 22 years old I'm a very patient, fun, kind, lovely and trustworthy. mostof my experience is with older kids, age between 7-14 what I like to do with them: play with toys, puzzles, video games, play outside, read book, watch movies, arts and crafts I'd describe my personality as caring, hard working, calm...
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Anamarie A.


Aberdeen, MD

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I am currently in my first semester of nursing school and I am CPR certified. In addition I have experience with special need children and I am bilingual. Please reach out if you have any questions.
Anamarie can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Jessica M.


Abingdon, MD

$14-19/hr2 yrs exp

Love Kids And Elderly/seniors

I have a doctorate in physical therapy and a 1. 5-year-old. I currently work in a hospital and am comfortable caring for all ages and special needs. Have personal and educational experience with children and happy to do overnights in senior living facilities as well!
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Barbara V.


Middle River, MD

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Medical Assistant/Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I love helping people and making their day less stressful by helping them with their daily needs. This is rewarding in itself. I am enthusiastic, pleasant, fun, hardworking and dependable. My job experiences include dementia, aging, Huntington's disease, traumatic brain injuries, ostomy care, eye care, diabetes, MS, autism and...
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Autumn D.


White Marsh, MD

$18-50/hr3 yrs exp

All About Me!

Hello! My name is Autumn and I am resident of Baltimore, MD. I am a junior in college studying Music and Business Administration. I am home for winter break and am looking to assist your families needs in any way. I am CPR certified as of November 2021 and have a drivers license. I also have experience with special needs...
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Pamela R.


Aberdeen, MD

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

More than 10 years as a SpEd teacher in Harford County. I have experience with all levels of learning challenges, various medical diagnoses, and a wide variety of differing abilities! I love neurodiverse friends!
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Kate S.


Nottingham, MD

$20-23/hr5 yrs exp

I get along with children of all ages & love to learn & engage in their hobbies. I have 10 younger cousins who I have babysat for years, including family friends. I currently work part time at a preschool in Towson, with kids aged 2-5, on weekday afternoons. I have previously worked as a camp counselor, with kids aged 6-13. I am...
Kate can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Joppa, MD

Jennifer A.

5.0

Jennifer helped my Dad out in the mornings after his stroke left him with his left side weak. She was easy to work with and my Dad always compliments how nice she was. We're glad we met Jennifer, and would recommend her for other's loved ones.

- Natalee O.

Shawn H.

5.0

Shawn joined our family last year. She is kind, reliable, trustworthy, and has a genuine love for children. Her patience, warmth and natural ability to connect and care for our daughter was incredible. We were so lucky to have found such an amazing nanny and person like Shawn.

- Josselin L.

Devin H.

5.0

We have used Devin several times over the past few months. We have 3 boys under 3 and Devin has been fantastic with all 3. Devin has watched all 3 at once, as well as just our 2 year old. He was caring, compassionate and attentive. He came prepared with activities and seamlessly handled keeping our...

- Marc D.

Krystalynne P.

5.0

Met Krystalynne at the library and hired her after the first interview. She is reliable and responsible, complying with requests for improvement. The kids have grown to love her and my 2-year-old asks for her. I highly recommend her services!

- Virginia B.

Joshua H.

5.0

Josh is AMAZING, both as a caregiver and as a human. He is warm, funny, kind, and self-motivated. He has spent time reading up on my son's condition in his own time as well to better understand his needs and limitations. Josh instituted a stretching program for my son(who is physically disabled and...

- Emily H.

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